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8 SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM OF FLOWERING PLANTS

1. During the bud stage of a slower, the part which is Which of the following reproductive organs of a
green in colour and protects the flower is the flower are correctly matched?
A. Petal C. Pistil U V
B. Sepal D. Stamen A. Style Anther
B. Anther Ovary
2. Which o the following is not a part of the pistil? C. Filament Ovule
A. Stamen C. Style D. Stigma Sepal
B. Stigma D. Ovule
7. Figure below shows a cross section of a flower
3. Reproduction in flowering plants involves the
I. Production of pollen grains b the
anther
II. Transfer of pollen grains o the
stigma
III. Fusion of the stamen and pistil
A. I and II only C. II and
III only Which of the parts labeled J, K, L and M consist of the
B. I and III only D. I, II male gamete and female gamete of the flower?
and III Male gamete Female gamete
A. J K
Diagram below shows a flower. B. J M
C. K L
D. K M

8. Figure below shows the longitudinal section of a

flower.

4. Which of the labeled parts are the male parts of the

flower?
A. J and K only C. K and M only
B. K and L only D. L and M only
Each part is paired with its function. Which of the
5. The ovules are located in the part labeled as following pairs is incorrect?
A. J C. L M Function
B. K D. M A. Anther Bear pollens
B. Ovary Enlarged base to contain ovules
6. Figure below shows the cross section of a flower C. Stigma Provides a sticky surface to
receive pollen grains
D. Ovary Becomes fruit during fertilization
1. Diagram below shows three flowers, 1, 2 and 3 from three plants.

(a) Name parts A – E of the flowers above.

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(b) Jane transfers some pollen grains from flower 1 to flower 2 and flower 3.
(i) Which part of flower would Jane collect the pollen from?
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(ii) What is Jane acting as?

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(iii) What process is being carried out by Jane?

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(iv) After one week, Jane notices that a fruit is formed at flower 2 and not at flower 3. Explain why.
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(c) In a garden, you would see many insects flying around the flowers.
(i) Why do the insects visit the flowers?
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(ii) How are the insects helpful to plants?

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